In the 19th century, Alphonse de Lamartine, a French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, once remarked, “If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.” To do so, readers can easily visit this …
For consumers “surfing” Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ online web site, one of the top searches is “Greece.” That’s amazing, given that the luxury river line doesn’t even sail there. But this month, Uniworld took notice. It expanded its European portfolio …
Starting in late April and May, cruise travelers will begin arriving in Vancouver, B.C. as the 2023 Alaska cruise season gets under way. Last year, the Port of Vancouver welcomed a record 307 cruise ships, with more expected this year. So, what’s …
Are you cruising to America’s Last Frontier in 2023? If you’re planning an Alaska cruise, you may be starting or ending your cruise at either Seattle, WA, or Vancouver, B.C. Whichever the case, The Meandering Traveler has helpful tips and snippets about …
“Everything old is new again” goes the popular saying. And, starting in summer 2024, two Princess Cruises’ ships will call for the first time at a U.S. East Coast destination with more than 300 years of history. Here’s the scoop. …
If you’re dreaming about seeing Pisa’s Leaning Tower, sipping a glass of Chianti in Siena, or perusing great art in Florence, then travel in Tuscany is truly a dream come true. Located in central Italy northwest of Rome, Tuscany (or Toscana) spans 8,900 …
Another new, 168-passenger Viking Longship is headed for France’s Seine River. Launching in 2025, the river rambler will sail Viking’s popular eight-day “Paris & the Heart of Normandy” river cruise. Are you ready to admire iconic landmarks in the “City …
Due to unprecedented guest demand for exotic cruises, Oceania Cruises will send the newly updated and “re-inspired” Riviera to sail Asia cruises for the first time in 2023-2024. (See photo of Riviera’s revitalized Penthouse Suite bedroom above; photo by Oceania Cruises). …
Cruise travelers will sail within Alaska’s waters on 60 ships, large and small, during the 2023 cruise season. Did you know that 700 voyages are planned between April and September? So, you’ll have a big choice of voyage options. Some …
As 2023 begins, South Florida’s wintertime Caribbean cruise season is in full swing. Two of the world’s top cruise ports, PortMiami and Port Everglades, are welcoming new ships and new itineraries. For example, the new Celebrity Beyond is sailing from …
